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TRCA completed Mimico Waterfront Linear Park - Phase 1, stretching from Superior Avenue to Norris Crescent Parkette, in July 2006. Due to land ownership issues that are yet to be resolved, Phase 2, extending from Superior Avenue to Humber Bay Park, will not commence until the necessary properties can be secured.
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Mimico Waterfront Linear Park will result in the creation of a linear park amenity on the Lake Ontario waterfront between Humber Bay Park West and Norris Crescent Parkette, within the City of Toronto. The implementation of this project will include the creation of a section of the Waterfront Trail, formation of a sheltered embayment, the installation of a sand dune feature and cobble beaches, as well as further enhancements to terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Funding of $6.5 million for this project is provided by the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation.
Phase 1 included the creation of two small headlands and three cobble beaches, a rounded shoreline at the foot of Superior Avenue. A partly sheltered embayment, a boardwalk and a sand dune feature in the backshore was created at Amos Waites Park. Terrestrial and aquatic habitat enhancement work was also undertaken as part of Phase 1.
Phase 2 works will result in the creation of a 250 metre long boardwalk and multi use Waterfront Trail between Superior Avenue and Grand Harbour. Additional activities will include the creation of small pockets of wetland habitat between the boardwalk and shoreline as well as terrestrial and aquatic habitat enhancements.
The objectives of the project are to resolve land ownership issues and remove physical barriers in order to create a safe and accessible waterfront. This project is a collaborative initiative to provide environmental, economic and social benefits to the Mimico community and the City of Toronto.
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TRCA received Approval to Proceed with the Mimico Waterfront Linear Park from the Ministry of the Environment under subsection 7(1) of the Environmental Assessment Act on August 11, 2004. The environmental assessment was prepared as directed by the Terms of Reference approved by the Minister of the Environment on November 13, 2001.
In 2003, the federal, provincial and municipal governments were asked to consider including the Mimico Waterfront Linear Park as a project to be funded under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI) through a contribution agreement between the three governments and the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation (TWRC). The federal funds for the TWRI flow through Transport Canada. In anticipation that the project would receive federal funds, Transport Canada participated in the federal environmental assessment as a Responsible Authority.
TRCA was notified on December 12, 2004, pursuant to subsection 20(1) of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act that the responsible authorities (Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada) made a determination that the Mimico Waterfront Linear Park project could proceed. Further authorizations and approvals which were secured in support of the project include:
The Mimico Waterfront Linear Park Project was developed through an extensive public consultation process that began in 1999 and included the formation of a working group, composed of private and public stakeholders. A comprehensive listing and details of all meetings and events pertaining to the development of the project is provided in the Environmental Assessment document. Public input and consultation continues into the implementation phase through the Working Implementation Group.
In the interest of public safety, once Phase 2 commences, the construction site will be restricted to authorized personnel only and will remain closed to public access until construction is completed.
For more information, please contact Nancy Gaffney, Waterfront Specialist at 416 661-6600, ext. 5313.
